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WICEN South Australia / WICEN SA News for27th October ...
Last post by VK5ZAR - Oct 26, 2024, 09:45 PMWICEN SA News for27th October 2024
This is the transcript from the WICEN SA news segment broadcast on the VK5 Sunday broadcast on 27th October 2024
The Committee of WICEN S.A. and our Volunteers would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to the Barossa Amateur Radio Club and its members for the use of the club's repeater to cover the MSS Barossa Rally last weekend and we apologise if we had an impact on your amateur radio activities, thank you once again from the WICEN S.A. Committee and our Volunteers. The use of the Barossa Club Repeater made this event such a success for the weekend.
A Big Thankyou also goes out to our Exceptional, Skilled and Talented WICEN S.A. Volunteers who participated in the Barossa Rally by providing Radio Communications and Logistic Support for the event. The rally organisers and competitors can't speak highly enough of you all and your nothing is too do hard to do attitude over this weekend and without your skills and equipment this event could not have been run, so give yourselves each a pat on the back for your efforts.
The next WICEN SA Social Get Together will be held on Saturday 23rd November and will be held down at the Scouts S.A. Adventurous Activities Centre which is located at Anderson Avenue North Glenelg. So, save the date Saturday 23rd November with doors opening at 0930 hrs. into your diaries and calendar now so you don't miss out on this event.
The Guest presenter on the day will be Ms. Zoe Marriot State Manager Disaster Relief Australia regarding the organisation and a great opportunity and involvement for WICEN S.A. and our wonderful volunteers
Following on from the presentation there will be an open forum Debrief on the Barossa Rally in what worked well and what didn't and how can continue to improve our service to the community.
There will also be an information session on the up-and-coming Shannon's Adelaide Rally which is being held on the 08th to 10th November 2024 which WICEN S.A. and its Volunteers have been requested to provide Radio Communications and Logistic Support services.
This meeting will be televised live via Zoom by Arno VK5ZAR (our senior technical officer) to all WICEN Members and those that are listed on the WICEN S.A. Email Contact List email for the benefit of those persons that are unable to attend the meeting in person. An Email will be sent to you next month with a invite and a attached link so that you are able to log into the Zoom broadcast live on the day.
The day will finish off with a free complimentary BBQ Sausage Sizzle, Soft Drinks etc., and no Amateur or guest will go home Hungry or Thirsty on the day.
Doors open at around 0930 am on the day.
We look forward to your attendance on the day on the next social get together that will be held on Saturday 23rd November.
We thank Scouts S.A. for providing the excellent facilities for our use.
The Shannon's Adelaide Rally which is being held over the 08th to the 10th of November across the Adelaide Hills Region. This Rally is a Full Tarmac Rally and no dirt is involved in this event.
WICEN S.A. and its highly professional and skilled volunteers have been requested to provide Radio Communications and Logistics Support for this event across the 3 days.
The event is top class and contains the latest high-end Lamborghini's, Ferrari's Porshe`s, Aston Martins, Mc Larens, Bentley`s Lotus and a range of other full exotic vehicles. If you love quality of the vehicles and high performance this is your chance to get up close to these vehicles as a WICEN S.A. Volunteer
There are still a few Volunteer Vacancies for Volunteer Ham Radio Operators to assist in this event and we look forward to hearing from you if you can assist and what a great way to utilize your radio skills.
A fuel re-imbursement contribution will be provided to all volunteers who assist with this event
you can register for this event as a WICEN S.A. Volunteer on the Rally S.A. Website and just Google for Rally S.A. and click on the register link, and click on WICEN Volunteer Link.
You can also register for this event by contacting the Vice President of WICEN S.A. via the contacts links of the WICEN S.A. Webpage, just Google us or check WICEN S.A. out on Facebook.
Each Volunteer will receive a free limited edition collectors' shirt along with a Goodies / Gift Box from the event organizers, along with a Complimentary Ticket for The Adelaide Motorsport Festival being held in March 2025
A reminder for next Sunday 03rd November 2024 the WICEN S.A. Net will be held at 20:00hrs Local time utilizing the Adelaide Linked Repeater Network and we look forward to chatting to you all on the Net tonight
For further clarification please visit the WICEN S.A. Facebook Page for further details regarding this broadcast and WICEN S.A. events updates. Cheers All 73.
This has been David VK5LSB and on behalf of the WICEN S.A. Committee saying thank you for listening and looking forward to volunteering alongside of you all at the next event or chatting to you on the WICEN Net on Sunday 03rd November. Cheers all and Stay Safe.
This is the transcript from the WICEN SA news segment broadcast on the VK5 Sunday broadcast on 27th October 2024
The Committee of WICEN S.A. and our Volunteers would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to the Barossa Amateur Radio Club and its members for the use of the club's repeater to cover the MSS Barossa Rally last weekend and we apologise if we had an impact on your amateur radio activities, thank you once again from the WICEN S.A. Committee and our Volunteers. The use of the Barossa Club Repeater made this event such a success for the weekend.
A Big Thankyou also goes out to our Exceptional, Skilled and Talented WICEN S.A. Volunteers who participated in the Barossa Rally by providing Radio Communications and Logistic Support for the event. The rally organisers and competitors can't speak highly enough of you all and your nothing is too do hard to do attitude over this weekend and without your skills and equipment this event could not have been run, so give yourselves each a pat on the back for your efforts.
The next WICEN SA Social Get Together will be held on Saturday 23rd November and will be held down at the Scouts S.A. Adventurous Activities Centre which is located at Anderson Avenue North Glenelg. So, save the date Saturday 23rd November with doors opening at 0930 hrs. into your diaries and calendar now so you don't miss out on this event.
The Guest presenter on the day will be Ms. Zoe Marriot State Manager Disaster Relief Australia regarding the organisation and a great opportunity and involvement for WICEN S.A. and our wonderful volunteers
Following on from the presentation there will be an open forum Debrief on the Barossa Rally in what worked well and what didn't and how can continue to improve our service to the community.
There will also be an information session on the up-and-coming Shannon's Adelaide Rally which is being held on the 08th to 10th November 2024 which WICEN S.A. and its Volunteers have been requested to provide Radio Communications and Logistic Support services.
This meeting will be televised live via Zoom by Arno VK5ZAR (our senior technical officer) to all WICEN Members and those that are listed on the WICEN S.A. Email Contact List email for the benefit of those persons that are unable to attend the meeting in person. An Email will be sent to you next month with a invite and a attached link so that you are able to log into the Zoom broadcast live on the day.
The day will finish off with a free complimentary BBQ Sausage Sizzle, Soft Drinks etc., and no Amateur or guest will go home Hungry or Thirsty on the day.
Doors open at around 0930 am on the day.
We look forward to your attendance on the day on the next social get together that will be held on Saturday 23rd November.
We thank Scouts S.A. for providing the excellent facilities for our use.
The Shannon's Adelaide Rally which is being held over the 08th to the 10th of November across the Adelaide Hills Region. This Rally is a Full Tarmac Rally and no dirt is involved in this event.
WICEN S.A. and its highly professional and skilled volunteers have been requested to provide Radio Communications and Logistics Support for this event across the 3 days.
The event is top class and contains the latest high-end Lamborghini's, Ferrari's Porshe`s, Aston Martins, Mc Larens, Bentley`s Lotus and a range of other full exotic vehicles. If you love quality of the vehicles and high performance this is your chance to get up close to these vehicles as a WICEN S.A. Volunteer
There are still a few Volunteer Vacancies for Volunteer Ham Radio Operators to assist in this event and we look forward to hearing from you if you can assist and what a great way to utilize your radio skills.
A fuel re-imbursement contribution will be provided to all volunteers who assist with this event
you can register for this event as a WICEN S.A. Volunteer on the Rally S.A. Website and just Google for Rally S.A. and click on the register link, and click on WICEN Volunteer Link.
You can also register for this event by contacting the Vice President of WICEN S.A. via the contacts links of the WICEN S.A. Webpage, just Google us or check WICEN S.A. out on Facebook.
Each Volunteer will receive a free limited edition collectors' shirt along with a Goodies / Gift Box from the event organizers, along with a Complimentary Ticket for The Adelaide Motorsport Festival being held in March 2025
A reminder for next Sunday 03rd November 2024 the WICEN S.A. Net will be held at 20:00hrs Local time utilizing the Adelaide Linked Repeater Network and we look forward to chatting to you all on the Net tonight
For further clarification please visit the WICEN S.A. Facebook Page for further details regarding this broadcast and WICEN S.A. events updates. Cheers All 73.
This has been David VK5LSB and on behalf of the WICEN S.A. Committee saying thank you for listening and looking forward to volunteering alongside of you all at the next event or chatting to you on the WICEN Net on Sunday 03rd November. Cheers all and Stay Safe.
#2
3D Printing / Re: 3D CAD programs??
Last post by VK5MCH - Oct 26, 2024, 09:29 PMI haven't tried anything yet except thingyverse. When you find a program that is easy to use let us all know.
#3
3D Printing / Re: Cheap Creality Ender 3 V2
Last post by VK5MCH - Oct 26, 2024, 09:27 PMQuote from: VK5TM on Oct 25, 2024, 11:03 AMGot me thinking (very dangerous thing), so I bought a BambuLab A1 - on sale, down from $639 to $439.
https://au.store.bambulab.com/products/a1?skr=yes&srsltid=AfmBOoruT8Ml_76Rlz0WG5MgcN65ZNFxef4jLOIVQIXbQ6jk1bwiInIM
Now to work out "how to do things"
Some things just can't be helped. You will use it.
#4
3D Printing / 3D CAD programs??
Last post by VK5TM - Oct 26, 2024, 08:44 PMOk, this is a "What do you use question" if you want to design 'something' for 3d printing - as in the initial CAD part of the process.
I downloaded Freecad and not sure I like that at all, am playing with RS's Design Spark Mechanic at the moment (free version) but would rather not use it once I have my Noise Canceller box reworked and out of it (all the talking back to home and spying on one's work is annoying).
I downloaded Freecad and not sure I like that at all, am playing with RS's Design Spark Mechanic at the moment (free version) but would rather not use it once I have my Noise Canceller box reworked and out of it (all the talking back to home and spying on one's work is annoying).
#5
3D Printing / Re: Cheap Creality Ender 3 V2
Last post by VK5TOM - Oct 25, 2024, 08:45 PMOh no what a disaster!
I have heard good things about the Bambulabs printers.
Very nice
I have heard good things about the Bambulabs printers.
Very nice
#6
Radios / Re: ham radio repairs in Adela...
Last post by VK5KKS - Oct 25, 2024, 01:39 PMI started my working life as an apprentice radio tech, in the 70s. That's when a two way radio was as big as a shoe box and you could identify what was what. About two years ago a friend asked me to look at his aircraft radio. I took the top off and discovered it was all in a big fat chip (VLSI). The only bits that stood out were the LM386 audio amp, a few voltage regulators and a filter cap. Without circuit diagrams and board layout diagrams it's pretty hard these days.
#7
Radios / Re: ham radio repairs in Adela...
Last post by VK5PRO - Oct 25, 2024, 01:09 PMDave (DJM) only opens his shop on Tuesday mornings between 9 and 11AM.
#8
WICEN South Australia / WICEN S.A. Newsletter – Novemb...
Last post by VK5ZAR - Oct 25, 2024, 11:26 AMWICEN S.A. Newsletter – November 2024
Inside this issue:
• Social Get Together / Guest Speaker / Disaster Relief Australia
• MSS Barossa Rally
• WICEN Poem
• Saturday Field / Tech Day
• Digital Working Group Report
• WICEN NET
• Shannons ADL Rally
• VK5RSV2 Upgrade
• Linking RSV 2m to RVH 70cm
• New Repeater List
• Digital Repeaters
• VK5.AU
• WICEN Apparel
Special Points of Interest:
• WICEN Radio Net Sunday 3rd November 2024
• Shannons Adelaide Rally 8th to 10th November 2024
• WICEN S.A. Social Get Together Saturday 23rd November 2024
Put these dates in your diaries now so that you don't miss out on participating on these amazing events.
To download an electronic PDF copy of the WICEN Newsletter go to the WICEN SA FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/170093383089448
Arno.
Inside this issue:
• Social Get Together / Guest Speaker / Disaster Relief Australia
• MSS Barossa Rally
• WICEN Poem
• Saturday Field / Tech Day
• Digital Working Group Report
• WICEN NET
• Shannons ADL Rally
• VK5RSV2 Upgrade
• Linking RSV 2m to RVH 70cm
• New Repeater List
• Digital Repeaters
• VK5.AU
• WICEN Apparel
Special Points of Interest:
• WICEN Radio Net Sunday 3rd November 2024
• Shannons Adelaide Rally 8th to 10th November 2024
• WICEN S.A. Social Get Together Saturday 23rd November 2024
Put these dates in your diaries now so that you don't miss out on participating on these amazing events.
To download an electronic PDF copy of the WICEN Newsletter go to the WICEN SA FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/170093383089448
Arno.
#9
Radios / Re: ham radio repairs in Adela...
Last post by VK5TM - Oct 25, 2024, 11:12 AMTry DJM Electronics Unit 1/543 Churchill Rd, Kilburn SA 5084 0468413669
Ring first only open odd days.
Ring first only open odd days.
#10
3D Printing / Re: Cheap Creality Ender 3 V2
Last post by VK5TM - Oct 25, 2024, 11:03 AMGot me thinking (very dangerous thing ), so I bought a BambuLab A1 - on sale, down from $639 to $439.
https://au.store.bambulab.com/products/a1?skr=yes&srsltid=AfmBOoruT8Ml_76Rlz0WG5MgcN65ZNFxef4jLOIVQIXbQ6jk1bwiInIM
Now to work out "how to do things"
), so I bought a BambuLab A1 - on sale, down from $639 to $439.https://au.store.bambulab.com/products/a1?skr=yes&srsltid=AfmBOoruT8Ml_76Rlz0WG5MgcN65ZNFxef4jLOIVQIXbQ6jk1bwiInIM
Now to work out "how to do things"